Oct 15 2022
International Archaeology Day: Meet an Archaeologist

International Archaeology Day: Meet an Archaeologist

Presented by Harvard Museums of Science and Culture and Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

Drop in to learn about archaeology with graduate students. Join archaeologist Jack Bishop and examine ancient stone tools for a glimpse into the early domestication of animals and the rise of agriculture in the Middle East (11:00 am–1:00 pm). See how the ancient Inka of Peru (c. 1400–1532 CE) wrote with string. Join archaeologist Mack FitzPatrick in deciphering a khipu—a knotted string record-keeping system–through close examination of a working replica. (1:00–3:00 pm). Handle examples and ask questions. Look for the archaeologists in the third floor gallery. 

Admission Info

Free with regular museum admission. 

Phone: 617-959-3481

Email: hmscpr@hmsc.harvard.edu

Dates & Times

2022/10/15 - 2022/10/15

Location Info

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

Parking Info

Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.